So, if Brooklyn trades him, they want something they deem worthwhile. Hawks on SI proposed an trade involving the Bucks, Nets and Atlanta Hawks, where the Bucks received Johnson and draft picks and give up Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, Delon Wright and AJ Johnson. This is a plausible way for Milwaukee to get their guy.

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton had 13 points ... The Bucks attempted 41 free throws and made 33 as Toronto committed 31 fouls. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21 points and 10 assists. Bruce Brown scored 17. Toronto cut an early 20-point ...

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton ... The Bucks attempted 41 free throws and made 33 as Toronto committed 31 fouls. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21 points and 10 assists.

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton had ... Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, drives to the basket between Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) and Gradey Dick (1) during ...

Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton ... The Bucks attempted 41 free throws and made 33 as Toronto committed 31 fouls. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21 points and 10 assists.

According to The Athletic's Eric Nehm, reserve shooting guard AJ Green has been listed as a game-time decision for the Bucks' Friday road matchup with the San Antonio Spurs due to a strained left quadriceps muscle.

Milwaukee Bucks could shake up their roster by acquiring Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine in a rumored four-team trade. This potential deal involves Milwaukee sending Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis to the Bulls,

Portis (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs. Portis will miss his fourth consecutive contest Friday due to personal reasons. With the big man remaining on the shelf, Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson should continue to see increased playing time.

According to an NBA source familiar with the situation, multiple teams have been working on potential trade constructs that would work either in the moment or ahead of next Thursday’s 3 p.m.

LaVine is viewed by some within the organization as the safer option. At 29, he’s five and a half years younger and some $6 million cheaper than Butler this season, though his contract extends

The Milwaukee Bucks are mostly deprived of draft capital but aren't completely out of it. They still have one first-round pick to dangle in a trade. If the Bucks plan to use it, they must use it wisely.

The Raptors are expected primarily to be sellers between now and the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, they're also reportedly interested in acquiring a former All-Star.